Changelog

All notable changes to the Business Table Panel plugin for Grafana are documented in this file.

The format is based on Keep a Changelog, and this project adheres to Semantic Versioning. This changelog is intended to help users understand the evolution of the plugin, including new features, improvements, and fixes. Each version includes a summary of changes categorized as Added, Changed, Fixed, Removed, or Breaking Changes where applicable.

[3.1.0] - 2025-07-11

This update brings new features and enhancements designed to improve functionality and user experience.

✨ Added

• Filter Mode Options Description: Introduced detailed descriptions for filter mode options to help users better understand and utilize filtering capabilities. (#353)
• Custom Icon Selection for Column Manager: Added the ability to choose between native and custom icons in the column manager, providing greater flexibility in table customization. (#360)

🔄 Changed

• Enhanced Export Functionality: Updated the export feature to streamline the process, making it more intuitive and user-friendly for exporting table data. (#358)

[3.0.0] - 2025-06-30

This release introduces new features, important compatibility updates, and several enhancements to improve your experience.

⚠️ Breaking Changes

• Grafana Compatibility: This version requires Grafana 11 or Grafana 12. Please ensure your Grafana instance is updated to a compatible version before upgrading.

✨ Added

• Striped Rows: Added the option to enable striped rows for better readability of table data. (#347)
• No Data Message: Introduced support for a customizable "No Data" message using standard options. (#348)
• File Name Option: Added a new option to specify file names for File type cells. (#349)

🔄 Changed

• Grafana 12.0 Support: Upgraded the plugin to support Grafana 12.0 with updated dependencies for improved performance and compatibility. (#344)
• Live Filter Fix: Resolved an issue with the cleanup action in the 'live' filter for smoother filtering operations. (#346)
• User Preferences Update: Updated the userPreferences key to include Panel and Dashboard IDs for more precise user settings management. (#351)

[2.7.0] - 2025-06-24

Added

• Variable Replacement: Added support for replacing variables with group names. (#313)
• Google Sheets Export: Introduced functionality to export table data directly to Google Sheets. (#319)
• Default Filter Value: Enabled setting a default filter value in Client mode for improved usability. (#341)

Changed

• Testing Dependencies: Updated dependencies for end-to-end (E2E) testing to ensure reliability. (#308)
• Sorting Behavior: Enhanced sorting functionality in the UI manager and table header cells for a smoother experience. (#314)
• User Preferences: Allowed saving of user preferences without requiring the UI manager. (#340)
• Background Row Fix: Applied a fix to improve rendering of background rows. (#343)

[2.6.0] - 2025-04-22

Added

• Sorting based on user preferences in the UI (#302)
• Enhanced image preview and downloadable cell updates (#306)

Changed

• Upgraded to Grafana 11.6 with updated dependencies (#307)

[2.5.0] - 2025-03-30

Added

• Export format options for data downloads (#290)
• New file download cell type (#291)
• User preferences and UI manager for customization (#283)

Changed

• Enhanced support for downloading data in XLS and CSV formats (#294)

[2.4.0] - 2025-03-10

Added

• File upload editor for easier data handling (#270)
• Row background color support using hidden fields (#273)
• Date format editor for customizable date display (#275)

[2.3.0] - 2025-02-26

Added

• Column tooltip option for better user guidance (#260)
• Custom scrollbar integration from Grafana UI (#251)

Changed

• Improved behavior of highlighted rows (#250)
• Updated alignment icons in panel options for clarity (#261)
• Enhanced cell text contrast for data links (#253)
• Upgraded to Grafana 11.5 with dependency updates (#262, #265)
• Updated release workflow to include attestation for security (#262)

[2.2.0] - 2025-02-10

Added

• Row highlighting with background color and auto-scroll functionality (#243)

Changed

• Updated gauge values for compatibility with Grafana 10.3.0 (#241)

Fixed

• Resolved unexpected errors in the "Data Links" dashboard (#241)

[2.1.0] - 2025-02-04

Added

• Excel download settings for customized exports (#227, #233)
• JSON cell type with inspector for detailed views (#224)
• Action column configuration for interactive elements (#231)
• Gauge cell type for visual data representation (#238)

Changed

• Updated data links to prevent unnecessary dashboard reloads (#232)

[2.0.0] - 2025-01-07

Added

• Boolean value normalization for consistent data handling (#198)
• Row count display within grouped data (#199)
• Error messages for data source requests to improve debugging (#213)

Changed

• Improved column text word wrapping for better readability (#195)
• Updated code editor packages for enhanced performance (#194)
• Upgraded to Grafana 11.4 with dependency updates (#214)

[1.9.0] - 2024-12-01

Added

• Image cell type for visual data representation (#177)
• Autosize code editor enhancements for better usability (#179)
• Default pagination size for improved data navigation (#181)
• Preformatted cell type for structured text display (#180)
• Row add/delete functionality for dynamic data management (#184)

Changed

• Improved table cell borders for a cleaner look (#183)

[1.8.0] - 2024-11-21

Added

• Variable support in data sources for editable and nested objects (#167)
• Custom value support for editable select fields (#165)
• Type checking for text areas to ensure data integrity (#172)

Changed

• Updated sort state persistence on dashboard refresh for consistency (#163)
• Improved group expand/collapse behavior for better UX (#161)

Fixed

• Resolved group expansion issues for empty cells (#169)
• Fixed text area initial value error during editing (#176)

[1.7.0] - 2024-11-16

Added

• Sanitized HTML and Markdown column types for secure rendering (#154)
• Option to hide table header for a minimalistic view (#157)

Changed

• Enhanced useNestedObjects hook to display request errors and handle empty values (#158)
• Adjusted row heights on group collapse for better spacing (#159)
• Updated filter options to support exact matches (#160)
• Changed data source references to use IDs for reliability (#156)

[1.6.0] - 2024-10-29

Added

• Variable replacement in file names (#131) and column headers (#134)
• Textarea column editor type for multi-line input (#133)
• Colored text and background for aggregated rows (#136)
• Column header customization for personalized views (#141)

Changed

• Improved dashboard refresh and runtime variable handling (#129)
• Upgraded to Grafana 11.3 with dependency updates (#137)
• Enhanced data source request error handling for robustness (#140)
• Improved text wrapping for better readability (#143)

[1.5.0] - 2024-10-08

Added

• HTML content sanitization for security (#110)
• Hidden column data included in payload for processing (#112)

Changed

• Enhanced autosize code editor toolbar for better usability (#99)

Fixed

• Fixed newline escaping in content edits for accurate rendering (#111)

[1.4.0] - 2024-10-02

Added

• Standard options support for aggregated cells (#79)
• Nested objects cell type for complex data structures (#80)
• YouTube tutorial link for user guidance (#93)
• Column show/hide functionality for customizable views (#94)

Changed

• Updated end-to-end tests for reliability (#81)
• Moved pagination options to a separate category for clarity (#87)
• Improved nested object display to show first/last object (#92)
• Updated end-to-end tests for panel editing in dashboard scene (#96)

Fixed

• Fixed row data handling for accessor keys with dots (#90)
• Fixed query pagination errors with client-side filtering (#95)

[1.3.0] - 2024-09-20

Breaking Changes

• Requires Grafana 10.3 or Grafana 11 for compatibility.

Added

• Permission-based data editing for secure access control (#40, #76)
• Query-based edit permissions for granular control (#47)
• Client-side and query-based pagination for flexible data handling (#50)
• Column pinning for improved data visibility (#53, #65)
• CSV download functionality for data export (#61)
• Data links support for interactive navigation (#75)

Changed

• Improved page size button layout to prevent overflow (#62)
• Added table state reset on tab change for consistency (#67)
• Enhanced table editor UI/UX for better usability (#66)
• Improved sorting options for user convenience (#69)

[1.2.0] - 2024-09-05

Added

• Colored background column type for visual distinction (#33)
• Column width and text wrap options for customization (#34)
• Table footer for summary information (#36)

Changed

• Upgraded to Grafana 11.2.0 for compatibility (#37)

Fixed

• Fixed issue with adding new tables for seamless operation (#39)

[1.1.0] - 2024-08-22

Added

• Column filtering for refined data views (#21)
• Tab sorting option for organized navigation (#29)

Changed

• Signed as a Grafana Community plugin for authenticity (#23)
• Renamed "groups" to "tables" for clarity (#27)
• Updated options to show aggregation when columns are grouped (#28)
• Upgraded to Grafana 11.1.4 for compatibility (#31)

[1.0.0] - 2024-08-04

Added

• Initial release based on Grafana 11.1.0.
• Basic column editor for data customization (#1)
• Groups and tabs functionality for organized data display (#17)